A study by Michigan State University, one of the best schools on the planet (ok, it’s my alma mater), found that:

>Good landscaping can increase your home’s value by 5% to 11%

>“Most lawns should be cut between 2 1/2 and three inches high,” says John Stier, professor of horticulture at the University of Wisconsin’s turfgrass extension program and playing-field consultant for stadiums in the National Football League and Major League Baseball.

It’s essentially like decorating the interior of a house. Sellers should present a home in a neutral manner so the buyer can envision moving in.

The marketability may be enhanced because the property has an edge over competing listings. This may translate into shorter marketing times, a higher price or both.


4 Comments

  1. cheryl September 5, 2008 at 9:34 am

    GO GREEN AND WHITE!!!!

  2. Noah September 7, 2008 at 9:20 am

    Ha. For a moment, I thought you were a stoner.

  3. Jonathan J. Miller September 7, 2008 at 9:26 am

    Hey Noah. Far out, man. While I am often “out of it”, I am too busy to bother.

  4. Noah September 8, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    ha!

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